The Yogi Bear Show - TV-G
TV Rating: TV-G
Network: Boomerang
Genre: Children, Cartoons, & Animation
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Common Sense Note
Parents need to know that this classic cartoon has an innocent, playful quality, and kids can easily identify with Yogi, who constantly gets into mild mischief. Overall, no bad examples are set. An interesting note: Yogi's character is heavily influenced by The Honeymooners.
Families can talk about how minor temptations can sometimes lead to major trouble. How can a transgression that seems so small (like stealing a cookie from the cookie jar) lead to catastrophe? What tempts your kids? How can those temptations be controlled? Why do kids think Yogi always find a way to get into trouble? How could he avoid it?
Common Sense Review
Reviewed By: Deirdre Sheppard
Animated classic THE YOGI BEAR SHOW chronicles the adventures and mishaps of Yogi Bear and his best friend, Boo Boo. Yogi and Boo Boo are always trying to steal picnic baskets (or should that be "pick-a-nick baskets"?) from campers in Jellystone Park, but they never quite get away with it, thanks to Park Ranger Smith.
Yogi Bear originally debuted as a supporting character on the Huckleberry Hound Show in 1958 and became so popular that he earned his own show. It premiered in 1961 (including other acts, such as Yakky Doodle and Snagglepuss) and starred the voiceover talents of Daws Butler as Yogi, Don Messick as Boo Boo and Ranger Smith, and Julie Bennett as Cindy Bear. Fans can now enjoy the famous bear's antics on DVD and in syndication.
And his antics are worth watching. In one episode, for example, Yogi falls for a female bear he sees on a circus train. The not-so-sly Yogi becomes so obsessed that he leaves Jellystone Park (even though he's not supposed to) and ventures to the closest circus in hopes of finding his ladylove. But he ends up getting thrown into a dangerous act with lions and other animals instead. Parents can use this example to teach kids not to leave home unattended.
Slight violence is the only potentially eyebrow-raising element. When Yogi gets into trouble, he sometimes finds himself running away from bullets. But even though weapons find their way onto this show from time to time, blood is never seen, and Yogi never retaliates with a weapon. Everything else, including some light romance, is innocent.
When watching Yogi Bear, expect fun antics and silly adventures. Yogi's trademark saying -- "I'm smarter than your average bear" -- is catchy and endearing, because his lack of cleverness is usually what gets him into trouble in the first place. This aspect of Yogi's personality can be extremely relatable for kids; sometimes they think they know more than they do, and that's why they get into trouble, too.
Enjoy Yogi? Then be sure to check out other classic cartoons, such as The Flintstones.
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